The Port of Oakland has refurbished its Berth 10—a Dredge Material Rehandling Facility—to address operational needs and support long-term development.
To extend the service life of Berth 10 at the Port of Oakland, ShibataFenderTeam delivered five sets of Cone Fender systems (SPC 1000, G1.3), with closed-box steel panels measuring 2286 x 3658 millimetres (mm), all customised to meet the specific requirements of this ageing terminal.
Given Berth 10’s narrow deck and limited load capacity, a custom solution was developed that operates almost independently of the original substructure.
For each system, two new piles were driven and connected through a robust clamp, providing the necessary fender mounting space.
The fenders absorb berthing energy, while the piles distribute the loads into the ground and partially into the original structure, reducing stresses in the berth.
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ShibataFenderTeam said on the development: “The clamps and fender system were co-designed by our in-house engineering team before the tender phase, ensuring a fully optimised design from the very beginning.
“This collaboration streamlined the tendering process for the owner and facilitated a faster execution of the project.”
Late last year, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) announced it would carry out a significant expansion at its ICTSI Terminal 1, located in Brazil’s largest commercial hub, Port of Rio de Janeiro, with the help of ShibataFenderTeam.
